2014 was the first full year of NEO Racing News videos, starting off with the annual Wild Bill Hangover Race in January, going through Cavalcade races in October. The #1 all-time video from NEO Racing News also came in 2014. Keep reading to find out what made the cut this year.

2013 was the first year NEO Racing News existed, so it was more about laying groundwork than anything else. Thanks to the tracks and drivers around Northeast Ohio, I was able to do that. Looking back into the vault, here are the top videos on the NEO Racing News YouTube Channel in 2013!

(AKRON, OH/NEO Racing News) Two-Time Main Event Racing Series winner and Barberton Speedway co-owner Mike Mazzagatti is planning to attend the “Ball” in Pensacola to cap off his 2015 season. The Snowball, that is.

Mazzagatti Motorsports and driver Mike Mazzagatti will be attempting to make the 48th annual Snowball Derby at Five Flags Speedway in Pensacola, FL. The famous late model showdown attracts top racers from around the country for a 300 lap showdown every December since 1968. Previous winners include past, present, and future NASCAR stars. Kyle Busch, Darrell Waltrip, Erik Jones, Chase Elliott, and more have hoisted the trademark trophy, topped with a signature snowball.

For the 2015 edition scheduled for December 6th, over 60 cars have already registered. Drivers include Ty Majeski, Ross Kenseth, John Hunter Nemechek, Bubba Pollard, and Grant Enfinger. Qualifying on December 4th will lock in the top 30 drivers on time. Drivers that don’t qualify on time will have to race their way in on December 5th. Four drivers will advance from a 50 lap “Last Chance” race to complete the field.

Mike Mazzagatti earned two wins in the Main Event Racing Series this year, finishing third in points. His first came at Midvale Speedway near New Philadelphia, OH during the Downtown Ford 100. Mazzagatti dominated the show, leading 63 laps on his way to the checkers. He also powered his #87 FLF Chassis to victory lane at the recently re-opened Spitzer Motor Speedway of Mansfield. Mike completed the season with seven top-five finishes, and was 90 points behind 2015 Main Event Racing Series Champion Jeff Ganus.

The team is no stranger to major events. In 2011 and 2012, Mazzagatti competed in the World Series of Racing at New Smyrna Speedway in Florida. The annual event features multiple races over the course of a week, crowning a champion based on total points. Mike has earned two top-tens in the Pro Late Model division.

While Mazzagatti has found success on the track, he has also continued to support the Northeast Ohio racing scene. Mike, with his Brother Pat, purchased Barberton Speedway this summer and returned racing to the paperclip-shaped asphalt track. Barberton Speedway re-opened in September with over 100 cars in the pits and stands filled to capacity.

Special Thanks from Mazzagatti Motorsports to the following: Lisa, Chloe and Michael Mazzagatti (wife and kids), (Brother) Pat Mazzagatti and Family, All the crews wives and kids for allowing the long hours and travel away from home, Tim Curry (FLF Racecars), and all the supporters and the many many people who make this possible.

What a weekend ahead for the Northeast Ohio racing scene. Not only does Ohio Sprint Speedweek kick off at Attica Raceway Park, but the ARCA Gold Cup races with The Main Event Racing Series for the first time at Sandusky Speedway.

If that wasn’t enough, Mansfield Speedway re-opens for the first time in many years with a Sunday show. The MSA Supermodifieds highlight a three division Grand Reopening, which is the first of six scheduled shows.

For dirt fans, along with Sprint Speedweek, the first ever Ohio Dirt Late Model Speedweek finished up at Atomic on Saturday. There’s a little bit of everything for everybody, so check out the schedule below and plan your weekend accordingly!

This weekend is dedicated to those we lost, those that fought valiantly to protect our Flag and our freedoms. Let us never forget.

Busy weekend of Racing ahead, with some shows shifting to Sunday. With the big Mansfield re-opening cancelled a while ago, the big show of the weekend happens at Columbus Motor Speedway, which hosts the JEGS / CRA All Stars Tour Saturday. On dirt, Fremont Speedway hosts the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions both Saturday and Sunday.

Weather is expected to be gorgeous all weekend, with little to no chance of significant rain. Make sure to get out there and support your local short tracks!

Highlight of the racing weekend is the ARCA Racing Series making its annual visit to Toledo Speedway. The ARCA Truck Series races Saturday, then the Menards 200 runs Sunday. Discount tickets are available at participating Menards stores.

I will be at Lake County Speedway for their weekly racing action, but everybody should get out to their local track and enjoy the beautiful weather that appears to have returned to Northeast Ohio.

Some things to note…Sandusky has re-scheduled both The Main Event Racing Series and MSA Supermodified races that were supposed to run last week. The Main Event race has been moved to July 11th, while the Supermodifieds have moved to August 15th.

The Mansfield Grand Re-Opening scheduled for May 23rd has been postponed. The Main Event Racing Series and MSA Supermodifieds will both announce new dates for Mansfield early next week.

I will also be adding Summit Motorsports Park, Thompson Raceway Park, and Championship Kart Racing Association dates to the calendar this weekend.

The Northeast Ohio racing scene is hoping to keep the great weather and racing rolling into the next weekend! Every weekly track is active now, by my count. If you haven’t made it out to your local track yet, this weekend would be a great opportunity!

Winter weather is still trying to keep its grasp on the region, but racing season will prevail! This weekend may be a bit cooler but make sure you still get out there and support your local short tracks!

While the dirt drivers have been able to have a few weeks of fun in the mud, weekly asphalt racing will kick off Saturday! It also appears that the weather gods have finally decided to let up, and we should be able to get racing in around the region.

It’s been a wet and soggy week, but the Test & Tune crowd may get some action this weekend. Toledo opens up this weekend with their 7-Up Twin 100’s, while Fremont kicks their season of dirt racing off as well.